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Ukraine Tests Domestic Ballistic Missile Amid Government Shake-up
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Ukraine Tests Domestic Ballistic Missile Amid Government Shake-up

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukraine successfully tested a domestically produced ballistic missile on Wednesday, announced outgoing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
  • Fedorov stated that technical requirements were radically revised, achieving maximum accuracy and reducing costs by 30%.
  • His resignation comes amid a government reshuffle by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reportedly being considered for the defense post.

Ukraine successfully tested a domestically produced ballistic missile on Wednesday, a move that outgoing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov described as a symbolic achievement on the day his government dissolved.

Symbolically, on the day the government was dissolved, a ballistic missile developed by the Ministry of Defense was successfully tested.

— Mykhailo FedorovAnnouncing the successful test of a domestic ballistic missile.

Fedorov announced the successful test via Telegram, stating that "maximum accuracy" was achieved after "radically revising technical requirements." He also noted a 30% cost reduction for the missile, adding that "Ukraine will level up."

We radically revised the technical requirements and achieved maximum accuracy.

— Mykhailo FedorovDescribing the missile's performance and development.

The minister's resignation follows a broader government reshuffle initiated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Sources within the ruling party indicated that Zelenskyy intends to appoint Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as the new head of the defense ministry.

The cost was reduced by 30%. Ukraine will level up.

— Mykhailo FedorovHighlighting cost savings and future implications.

Fedorov, who took office in January, used his departure announcement to highlight achievements during his tenure. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Ukrainian people as defense minister.

It was a great honor for me to serve the Ukrainian people as Minister of Defense.

— Mykhailo FedorovExpressing gratitude upon his resignation.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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